Front of House Team Member - Lake View

Call Your Mother Deli • Chicago, IL

8d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Call Your Mother is a Jew-ish deli that blends influences from Boca and Brooklyn, offering grandma-level hospitality with seriously good bagel sandwiches. Founded in 2018, the company has expanded from a farmer's market stand to multiple locations and plans further growth. The company culture emphasizes hard work, fun, and creating unforgettable experiences without taking itself too seriously. This role is ideal for individuals who are active, outgoing, and value integrity, belonging, and seizing the moment. The position involves offering excellent hospitality, brewing coffee, taking orders, delivering food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting teammates. No prior bagel experience is necessary, as the company values attitude and a willingness to learn over a polished resume. They aim to build a team that works hard, shares jokes, and has the opportunity to grow into fulfilling careers.

Requirements

• Stay active
• Grasp the importance of hospitality
• Be outgoing
• Have integrity and take pride in doing the right thing for others
• See this as a team sport without big egos and jump in when a teammate is in need
• Think committing a regular guest’s order to memory, creating a secret handshake or something as simple as remembering a guest’s name is pretty pretty pretty cool
• Be a morning person with weekend availability
• Like to reserve your evenings to spend how you please
• See, hear, speak, read, and communicate effectively
• Stand, walk, reach, bend, and perform repetitive physical movements
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Safely operate equipment and tools using manual dexterity
• Work in a fast-paced environment around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures
• Occasionally work in confined spaces

Nice To Haves

• Prior restaurant experience
• Prior retail experience
• Prior barista experience
• Prior teaching experience
• Prior student experience
• Prior parent experience
• Prior first job experience

Responsibilities

• Offer guests a heaping helping of good ol’ Call Your Mother Hospitality
• Brew the best coffee in the whole wide world
• Ring in orders
• Deliver scrumptious food accurately and with flair
• Keep the shop looking sparkly clean
• Be the expert on ALL things Call Your Mother
• Lend a helping hand wherever and whenever your teammates are in need

Benefits

• Hourly pay plus generous tips ($21-23/hour with tips)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members (avg 30+ hrs/wk)
• 100% Paid time off
• 100% Paid, 12 week parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Free English and Spanish classes
• Duolingo reimbursement
• Early Wage Access (up to 50% of eligible earned wages before payday)
• Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more
• Community events, team parties, and a healthy work/life balance
• Shift meals
• Coffee on us
• 50% off when you're off the clock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed